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Best open-source alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft's cloud file sync tied to Windows and Microsoft 365.

OneDrive is Microsoft's file sync service, deeply integrated with Windows, Office, and SharePoint for personal and business storage. It is the default file storage layer for Microsoft 365 tenants. Per-tenant licensing, data residency requirements, and a desire to decouple files from the Microsoft stack push organizations toward self-hosted alternatives.

1 alternatives listed
  1. 1Syncthing logo
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    Mozilla Public License 2.0Open Source — No Paywall

    Syncthing is a peer-to-peer file synchronization tool designed to keep files consistent across multiple computers without relying on a central cloud service. The README emphasizes safety, security, ease of use, and automatic operation, positioning the project for individual users who want reliable syncing with minimal manual intervention. The project provides guidance for getting started, building from source, and running in Docker, and it references GUI wrappers for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also points users to a dedicated documentation site, a forum, and a GitHub issue tracker for support and bug reports. The software is released under the MPLv2 license and includes signed release binaries, with an automatic upgrade mechanism mentioned in the README.

    Offline CapableDockerSource

    Features:

    • continuous file synchronization
    • sync between two or more computers
    • data-loss protection
    • encrypted transfer
    • automatic upgrades

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What to look for in a Microsoft OneDrive alternative

SharePoint and Office desktop integration are the features hardest to replace — alternatives that offer WebDAV or WOPI endpoints can plug into Office for Web more cleanly. Evaluate sync client behavior on Windows, including Files On-Demand semantics for placeholder files. Group/team folder permissions, versioning depth, and integration with existing identity providers (LDAP, SAML) matter for enterprise deployments.